Chief Minister Raghubar Das today said that towns should be exemplarily well planned so that even after 100 years, its planner is remembered.
While, reviewing the Ranchi Smart City format at the Project Building, Das said that Ranchi should be developed as Green Smart City in the view of its geography and eco system. landscapes and open space should be in abundance. Electricity, water, sewerage and drainage should be according to the requirement. He also said that the underground electric cabling and other amenities should be standard.
Special architecture should be used in building schools, educational institutions, hospital, park and residential premises. “The city with its natural and architectural beauty and decency should attract the tourist in an unparallel way. At the same time, the resident of the town should be well contented and proud of the urban amenities,” he said.
Urban Development Secretary Arun Kumar Singh said that 20 per cent of the proposed smart city in 656 acres will be reserved for educational and skill development centers, while 13 per cent will be reserved for housing purposes and 10 per cent for commercial activities.
A separate cycle track and wide scale use of solar energy will be some of the attractions. Cycle stations are being made at 122 places on an average distance of 300 meters.